Water Resources Group Manager

Stonebrooke Engineering; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebrooke Engineering is seeking an experienced Water Resources Group Manager to lead and grow its Water Resources practice in Burnsville, MN. The role focuses on leadership, project delivery, and strategic growth across transportation and water resources projects for public and private clients.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in water resources, a PE license, and strong skills in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater design, and modeling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in water resources engineering or related fields.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Minnesota or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a water resources team.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through completion, with budgets.
• Provide oversight on stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic modeling.
• Guide design decisions and review plans for quality and accuracy.
• Support proposals and pursue new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Serve as primary client contact and foster long-term relationships.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to staffing, service expansion, and strategic growth.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Hydrology

Stormwater design

Hydraulic modeling

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

SWMM

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE licensure (Minnesota)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

SWMM

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - WATER RESOURCES GROUP MANAGER

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Group Manager to lead and grow our Water Resources practice in the Burnsville, MN office. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of transportation and water resources projects for State, Local Government, and private clients. The primary focus will be on leadership, project delivery, and strategic growth of the water resources group.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage an established water resources team while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Project Management: Oversee project delivery from conception through completion, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Water Resources Design: Provide oversight and direction on stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic modeling.
• Technical Leadership: Guide design decisions and review plans, reports, and calculations for quality and accuracy.
• Business Development: Support proposal development and pursue new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Client Management: Serve as a primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to staffing, service expansion, and long-term direction of the water resources group.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and technical abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.
• Strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design.
• Experience with modeling software (HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, etc.).
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering or related fields.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).

We are located right off I-35W and Highway 13 in Burnsville, which means a short driving time from most Twin Cities suburbs. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and also provide a flexible work environment.